A Fade ordered today will be built in the week shown below. Please be aware that these dates are estimates and can be subject to change.
Option | Build Date |
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Fade Frame | w/c 6th January |
Fade Core | w/c 27th January |
The Fade is a proper dirt jump bike. A bike that inspires you to push harder at the pump track, begs you to throw shapes at the skatepark and loves getting sideways at the trails. It's agile and easy to get on the back wheel without being twitchy. Geometry is tight & snappy but still long enough that you're comfortable coming off your 'big bike'.
Two wheels, one gear, zero hassle. There are no removable dropouts and no option to run gears. No ISCG tabs, no weird BB standard. Just clean lines and a heap of fun. What the Fade does have is super-clean horizontal dropouts, a threaded BB and brake hose routing so you can run your lever right or left.
Regular is ideal for smaller or younger riders, tighter tracks or more technical tricks. Long is a better choice for taller riders and bigger, faster jumps. Both sizes have even lower standover than before, and they're a little lighter. There's a new, cleaner head-tube with a brushed alloy head-badge. And in case you hadn't noticed, we now offer four colours - Raw, Black, Dippy Egg and Purple Haze, all in our unique matte powder finish.
Travel: | 100mm front |
Wheel Size: | 26" front & rear |
Dropouts: | Horizontal |
Frame Spec: | Custom butted 6061-T6 alloy with CNC dropouts & chainstay yoke, headtube gusset and integrated chain tensioners |
What's Included: | Frame, hose guides, CNC seat clamp, head badge & tensioners |
Weight: | 2.3kg |
Description
The Fade is a proper dirt jump bike. A bike that inspires you to push harder at the pump track, begs you to throw shapes at the skatepark and loves getting sideways at the trails. It's agile and easy to get on the back wheel without being twitchy. Geometry is tight & snappy but still long enough that you're comfortable coming off your 'big bike'.
Two wheels, one gear, zero hassle. There are no removable dropouts and no option to run gears. No ISCG tabs, no weird BB standard. Just clean lines and a heap of fun. What the Fade does have is super-clean horizontal dropouts, a threaded BB and brake hose routing so you can run your lever right or left.
Regular is ideal for smaller or younger riders, tighter tracks or more technical tricks. Long is a better choice for taller riders and bigger, faster jumps. Both sizes have even lower standover than before, and they're a little lighter. There's a new, cleaner head-tube with a brushed alloy head-badge. And in case you hadn't noticed, we now offer four colours - Raw, Black, Dippy Egg and Purple Haze, all in our unique matte powder finish.
Key Features
Travel: | 100mm front |
Wheel Size: | 26" front & rear |
Dropouts: | Horizontal |
Frame Spec: | Custom butted 6061-T6 alloy with CNC dropouts & chainstay yoke, headtube gusset and integrated chain tensioners |
What's Included: | Frame, hose guides, CNC seat clamp, head badge & tensioners |
Weight: | 2.3kg |
Intended Use: | Dirt jump, pump track & street |
Travel: | 100mm front |
Wheel Size: | 26" front & rear |
Frame: | Custom butted 6061-T6 alloy with integrated chain tensioners & alloy headbadge |
Rear End: | 135x10 horizontal dropouts |
Frame Weight: | 2.3kg |
Bike Weight: | 11.0kg (long) |
Frame Warranty: | 5 years (more info) |
Regular | Long | ||
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A | Reach | 410 | 430 |
B | Seat Tube | 320 | |
C | Head Tube | 120 | |
D | Stack | 560 | |
E | Wheelbase | 1047.8 | 1067.8 |
F | Head Angle | 69° | |
G | Seat Angle | 71° | |
H | Chainstay | 385 | |
I | Bottom Bracket Drop | -25 | |
J | Fork Length | 480 | |
K | Fork Offset | 40 |
Frame | Airdrop Fade (v2) |
Material | 6061 T-6 Alloy |
Travel | 100mm front |
Wheel Size | 26" |
Bottle Cage Mount | No |
Front Mech Mount | No |
Rear Shock Size | n/a |
Rear Shock Mount | n/a |
Bottom Bracket | 73mm BSA30 threaded |
Chain Guide Mount | n/a |
Headset Top | 1 1/8" / 44mm inset (ZS44) |
Headset Bottom | 1 1/2" / 56mm inset (ZS56) |
Seatpost Diameter | 30.9mm |
Seat Clamp Diameter | 35mm |
Rear Axle | 135x10mm |
Rear Brake Mount | IS |
Minimum Rotor Size | 140mm |
Maximum Rotor Size | 180mm |
Maximum Tyre Size | 26" x 2.4" |
Cable Routing | External |
As with all our bikes, sizing advice is based on rider height, but the Fade is a little different. All sizes have the same seat-tube length, which means you can choose your size based on the reach dimension alone. The length of a DJ bike is a question of personal preference; for tighter tracks or more tech riding, consider a Regular. For bigger, faster jumps, consider a Long.
Regular | 152cm - 183cm (5' - 6') |
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Long | 167cm - 198cm (5'6" - 6'6") |
Fade Features
Intended Use: | Dirt jump, pump track & street |
Travel: | 100mm front |
Wheel Size: | 26" front & rear |
Frame: | Custom butted 6061-T6 alloy with integrated chain tensioners & alloy headbadge |
Rear End: | 135x10 horizontal dropouts |
Frame Weight: | 2.3kg |
Bike Weight: | 11.0kg (long) |
Frame Warranty: | 5 years (more info) |
Geometry
Regular | Long | ||
---|---|---|---|
A | Reach | 410 | 430 |
B | Seat Tube | 320 | |
C | Head Tube | 120 | |
D | Stack | 560 | |
E | Wheelbase | 1047.8 | 1067.8 |
F | Head Angle | 69° | |
G | Seat Angle | 71° | |
H | Chainstay | 385 | |
I | Bottom Bracket Drop | -25 | |
J | Fork Length | 480 | |
K | Fork Offset | 40 |
Frame Spec
Frame | Airdrop Fade (v2) |
Material | 6061 T-6 Alloy |
Travel | 100mm front |
Wheel Size | 26" |
Bottle Cage Mount | No |
Front Mech Mount | No |
Rear Shock Size | n/a |
Rear Shock Mount | n/a |
Bottom Bracket | 73mm BSA30 threaded |
Chain Guide Mount | n/a |
Headset Top | 1 1/8" / 44mm inset (ZS44) |
Headset Bottom | 1 1/2" / 56mm inset (ZS56) |
Seatpost Diameter | 30.9mm |
Seat Clamp Diameter | 35mm |
Rear Axle | 135x10mm |
Rear Brake Mount | IS |
Minimum Rotor Size | 140mm |
Maximum Rotor Size | 180mm |
Maximum Tyre Size | 26" x 2.4" |
Cable Routing | External |
Sizing
As with all our bikes, sizing advice is based on rider height, but the Fade is a little different. All sizes have the same seat-tube length, which means you can choose your size based on the reach dimension alone. The length of a DJ bike is a question of personal preference; for tighter tracks or more tech riding, consider a Regular. For bigger, faster jumps, consider a Long.
Regular | 152cm - 183cm (5' - 6') |
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Long | 167cm - 198cm (5'6" - 6'6") |
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